Alex Marshall
Alex Marshall is a European culture reporter for The New York Times based in London. He covers major news such as thefts from the British Museum and writes about life across Europe, focusing on stories where the arts illuminate wider social or political issues. Alex has explored how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has affected artists, dancers, and pop stars in both countries; looked at how rap music became the lightning rod for Sweden's problems with gang warfare; and investigated when - if ever - looted artifacts will be returned to their countries of origin. Prior to joining The Times, Alex was a freelance journalist for the BBC and The Guardian, among other publications. He also wrote a book called 'Republic or Death!: Travels in Search of National Anthems', which took him around the world, including stops in Paraguay and Nepal, meeting with guerrilla fighters as well as composers. Alex grew up in Goodmayes, a town on the fringes of East London, and as a teenager got started in journalism by writing his own music fanzine before selling it in dingy music venues across the British capital. He still spends much of his spare time visiting these same venues, hoping to discover his next favorite band. Alex also spent a decade as an environmental journalist, covering climate change and waste policy. He adheres to the values and standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and takes seriously the journalistic ethics involved in reporting on complex or challenging issues such as allegations of inappropriate conduct against movie stars. Alex accepts free tickets for events to aid his reporting but would never accept remuneration from any cultural institution, or let hospitality influence his work. He does not go on press junkets and if he travels for work, The Times pays his expenses.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- Alex frequently praises the talents and accomplishments of the individuals and productions he covers, such as Nicole Scherzinger in 'Sunset Boulevard' and Cillian Murphy in 'Oppenheimer'.
- There is a tendency to include context about political or social issues related to the subject matter, which can make the articles seem more impactful.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- Alex occasionally accepts free tickets for events to aid his reporting, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- In another article, the statement that 'Oppenheimer' swept the board at the EE British Academy Film Awards is misleading as it only won seven awards.
- In one article, Sarah Snook is awarded best actress for her role in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', but the award was actually for a solo show where she played all 26 roles herself. This contradiction implies that Snook's performance was part of an ensemble cast when it was actually a one-person show.
Deceptions
71%
Examples:
- Articles often lack context or comparison to other nominees or related productions, which can make the subjects seem more impressive than they actually are.
- In one article, Alex claims that 'Oppenheimer' won four major awards at the Golden Globes including best film and director, when in fact it won three awards: best drama, best director, and best actor.
Recent Articles
Recap of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest: Raiven's Ballad, Chrissy Wickham's Honour, and Controversies
Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024In the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest grand finale in Malmo, Sweden, notable participants included Slovenian singer Raiven with her ballad 'Veronika of Desenice', British choreographer Chrissy Wickham honored for dance contributions, and Scotland's Tolans supporting Ireland's Bambie Thug. Controversies surrounded Israel's Eden Golan and the Netherlands' disqualified artist Joost Klein. Over two dozen countries competed for Europe's pop music crown with viewer votes and jury rankings determining winners. 
Olivier Awards 2024: Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Mark Gatiss among winners
Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024The 2024 Olivier Awards were held on April 14th, with Nicole Scherzinger winning for her role in Sunset Boulevard and Sarah Snook taking home the award for The Picture of Dorian Gray. Mark Gatiss won Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Dear England, while Andrew Lloyd Webber received the Special Award for Services to British Theatre. 
Israeli Journalist Yuval Abraham Receives Death Threats at Berlin Film Festival for Calling for Equality with Palestinians
Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers win Berlin Film Festival award, sparking controversy over their calls for peace and equality in the Middle East. 
BAFTA Awards 2024: The Complete List of Winners
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024The BAFTA Awards 2024 recognized outstanding achievements in filmmaking. The winners include Best Picture: Anatomy of a Fall, Outstanding British Film: All Of Us Strangers, How to Have Sex won Best animated film and fantasia barrino won best leading actress for The Color Purple. 
13 BAFTA Nods for Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'
Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024The 2024 EE British Academy Film Awards nominations are out, with Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' leading with 13 nods. Yorgos Lanthimos' black-comedy science fantasy 'Poor Things', Martin Scorsese's Western crime drama 'Killers of the Flower Moon', and Jonathan Glazer's holocaust drama 'The Zone of Interest' follow closely behind. Emma Stone, Emily Blunt, Robert De Niro, Sandra Hüller are among the stars nominated for their outstanding performances in these films.